General information about the Störmthaler See in Leipzig
It may be a little further away from the city, but no journey is too far for a visit to Störmthaler Lake. As part of the New Lakeland is also the Störmthaler See a body of water that was created artificially as a result of mining and flooding. The lake, which with its area of 7,33 km² significantly larger than its neighbors Markkleeberger Lake and Lake Cospuden is located in the municipality Grossposna in the south of Leipzig.
First of all: you are not the only ones who can cool off here. Your four-legged friend can also cool off at Störmthaler Lake on hot days. At the eastern end (near a viewing point) there is a large dog beach with plenty of space and water fun for your loyal companions.
How to get to the lake
By car You can easily reach the Störmthaler See via the A38 or the B95 if you are coming from the south. You can then park your car either in one of the three parking lots on the Magdeborn peninsula, at the eastern end of the lake or at the Canoe Park Markkleeberg, from where you are not far from the northern beach area. If you want to travel from the city by public transport, you can change to Markkleeberg because there you can take bus line 106, which goes around the entire east side of the Störmthaler Lake.
This is what you can experience
To experience everything that Störmthaler Lake has to offer, you will definitely need more than one day. So you can safely plan several trips to Großpösna in the coming summer months.
All around there is a 24,9 km long, asphalted circular route, which you can use for hiking. However, the most fun on the trail is probably for skaters and cyclists, who can roll really well on the firm surface. However, the slight inclines along the route mean that there is no shortage of sporting challenges.
If you are travelling with your friends and are looking for something different, you can Teambike-Leipzig the trip around the lake on a so-called conference bike with seven saddles. Fun and challenging at the same time!
Water sports for everyone
Water lovers will definitely get their money's worth here. There are 5 bathing areas in total along the shore: The first one is in Störmthal in the north-eastern part of the lake. All other bathing spots are in the south, for example on the west side of the Magdeborn peninsula and on the LAGOVIDAresort where you also barrier-free access to the water comes.
If you want to do more than just splash around, then the bathing area Grunaer Weg the right place for you. Of course you can also go swimming here as usual, but the Surfschule Leipzig There is also the possibility to stand-up paddling board to sail on the water or windsurfing courses In addition to the boards, you can also rent canoes and explore the lake.
However, a unique experience awaits you at the VINETA bistro. Here you can take the Jetlev VINETA-Fly fly over the lake. How? You have a kind of backpack on your back that sucks in water through a hose and spits it out again through 2 nozzles - 100 liters per second! The power of the nozzles then pushes the backpack into the air - and you with it. For 169 € you can book this experiencethat you will definitely never forget for the rest of your life.
You can explore the Störmthaler Lake on land (via the circular path) or on water. But the special thing is: you can do both at the same time! Tour with the DUKW 353, a restored amphibious vehicle from 1942, you first explore the land around the lake and then travel across the water to VINETA on the lake - without changing trains!
And if you want to experience outdoor fun and adventure with your friends or family, then check out adventure course on the Magdeborn peninsula! Here you can find a real bow hunting with artificial targets or try your hand at axe throwing. It gets competitive at ArrowTag, in which two teams compete against each other and shoot each other out of the game with harmless arrows.
Experience culture
In addition to VINETA, there is another place that reminds us even more clearly of the days of brown coal mining: the Mining Technology Park is located on the north-western side of the lake and is home to some historical giants from the mining era. Technology enthusiasts of all ages can learn everything about the brown coal mining of the past and can even admire many of the machines used at the time.
The region also has some interesting buildings in its repertoire for lovers of even more historical places and architecture. Kreuzkirche in Störmthal For example, you can Zacharias Hildebrandt organ from 1723, on which even Johann Sebastian Bachplayed several times. Not far away are the Störmthal Castle and Baroque Palace Güldengossa, which invites you to linger with an idyllic park around the building.
Here you can enjoy
Of course, you don't have to go hungry at Störmthaler See. In the VINETA bistro you will definitely find something for your small, large or sweet appetite and you also have a wonderful view of the water. Also on the Magdeborn peninsula, the restaurant of the Marina House, the heart of the LAGOVIDA holiday resorts, for a delicious meal. In addition, LAGOVIDA offers weekly culinary theme evenings From Asian to American, every taste is represented here.
However, if you start your journey in the north of the lake, the peninsula in the south is a good distance away. If you need a snack halfway through, the dining car No.51 will welcome you. A small sign with the inscription "Peace, Joy, Pancakes" and true to this motto you can enjoy excellent crêpes here. Very cute and absolutely worth a little detour is the Café im PfarrhausHere you can enjoy delicious cakes in the parlor-like dining room with its distinctive green floor tiles or on the patio in front of the café.
Entertainment for the little ones
The kids don't miss out either. Among the experiences mentioned, there are sure to be some that will also delight children.
Alternatively you can find several playgrounds around the lake, where you can romp, climb and swing. The most beautiful places are for example at the VINETA bistro or the LAGOVIDA, but also at the Mining Technology ParkThere is also a playground right in the village of Störmthal, so there is never any boredom on the west side of the lake.
Our tip: You can take a child-friendly tour around the Störmthaler Lake with the narrow-gauge railway “sloppiness“ After a 3-hour tour in the blue train, you can then relax at the VINETA bistro Pedal boats in the VW Beetle look, in which you can zoom across the lake with your kids.
This is what you should see at Störmthaler See in Leipzig
The place that is probably most associated with the Störmthaler Lake is the VINETA on the lake, which is why this attraction is actually a must for every visitor. It is a floating building (at 15 meters high, it is actually the highest floating building on a German lake) that is intended to commemorate the places that had to make way for open-cast lignite mining. The "floating church" is a very special location where you can even get married.
At several shores there are boat dock, where you can jump on the passenger ships. The waterways even take you from Lake Markkleeberg, along the east side of the lake, to the VINETA bistro without a long bike ride. From there there is a ferry that takes you to VINETA on Lake Störmthal.
Another absolute highlight: The annual HIGHFIELD Festival in August. Numerous national and international music greats from the areas of indie, rock and hip-hop come together here. A cool mix and always a great event!
Conclusion - Is Störmthaler See your lake?
The Störmthaler Lake is the largest in Leipzig's New Lake District and is therefore probably THE lake with the most to experience. There are busier places, but also paths where you don't see anyone for several kilometers and can enjoy pure nature. The lake has an absolute highlight to offer with the floating church VINETA, which everyone simply has to see up close.
If you have actually discovered all the pearls at Störmthaler Lake, then you absolutely have to explore the rest of New Zealand. Take a look at Zwenkauer Lake, Kulkwitzer See, Markkleeberger Lake, Lake Cospuden or Schladitzer See and let yourself be enchanted by the Leipzig region!
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